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Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2019 Feb 6. doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000002294. [Epub ahead of print]
Complicated Head and Neck Infections Following Influenza Virus Infection in Children.
Foster CE1, Kaplan SL1.
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Abstract
Seasonal influenza infection is associated with secondary bacterial complications involving the upper and lower respiratory tract. However, the association of influenza infection with secondary severe or complicated head and neck infections is not appreciated. We report six cases of head and neck infections following influenza infection in pediatric patients.
PMID: 30747830 DOI: 10.1097/INF.0000000000002294
Complicated Head and Neck Infections Following Influenza Virus Infection in Children.
Foster CE1, Kaplan SL1.
Author information
Abstract
Seasonal influenza infection is associated with secondary bacterial complications involving the upper and lower respiratory tract. However, the association of influenza infection with secondary severe or complicated head and neck infections is not appreciated. We report six cases of head and neck infections following influenza infection in pediatric patients.
PMID: 30747830 DOI: 10.1097/INF.0000000000002294